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March 27, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line cuts Asia-Europe, Med strings to avoid overcapacity
  • FESCO's Vladivostok volume soars 42pc to 467,940 TEU, ro-ro up 52pc
  • Chinese tariffs on US pork leave Hong Kong owner of Smithfield reeling
  • Rotterdam port to build new road link to Maasvlakte to ease box flow
  • ONE chief executive expects consortia to enter settling period
  • Korea's Heung-A rebuts spreading tales of its fearful finances
  • Amsterdam revives with Samskip boxes and China freight in train
  • Restaurants blast fed rules for truck shortage, 'new bill would help'
  • Delhi promote IT, tourism, 10 service sectors to boost exports
  • Hiab offers Multilift Commander for difficult terrain box handling
  • Huawei and IATA partner to digitise airports of the future
  • Air Transport Services Group ratify new 4-year union contract
  • Singapore consortium to aid Asian-Pacific airport development

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 26, 2018
  • CMA CGM cancels Port Congestion Surcharge for Kuwait's Shuwaikh & Shuaiba
  • Gathering of tanker industry to look at competitiveness
  • MSC continuing to offer full port-to-ramp services in US
  • PIL enhances Asia to Mexico/WCSA/WCCA services
  • SAL Heavy Lift & Sai Maritime once again successfully pull off a difficult operation with ease & panache
  • Setback in free trade could impact recovery of German shipping banks, says study
  • Wan Hai Lines & COSCO Shipping to launch new China to Vietnam service
  • Yang Ming returns to profitability in 2017
  • YM to launch new Japan-Malaysia-Vietnam direct service
  • Paradip Port clocks all-time high over 100 mt in 2017-18
  • Rotterdam port to develop container exchange route linkage
  • Cathay Pacific Cargo & va-Q-tec sign partnership agreement
  • DP World Intermodal enhances connectivity to Central India

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Patience remains a virtue
  • Vehicles for conveying out-of-gauge beams
  • One of Lufthansa Cargo's most successful years
  • Trans-o-flex rolls out new express product
  • More trains between Austria and Hungary
  • New equipment for St. van den Brink
  • Ecsa says IMO needs to table GHG reduction targets
  • Panattoni building for Volkswagen
  • US class I railroad lands major order from Singapore
  • New air cargo terminal at new Muscat airport
  • South Australia swears in new transport minister
  • Honour for port of Corpus Christi supporter
  • BDP International certified in Turkey
  • More shuttles between Belgium and Sweden
  • Two firsts for Boeing

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 26, 2018
  • EU approves IBM/Maersk joint venture
  • Insurers head to Asia to address cyber concerns
  • Two-year study to assess vessels for rigid sail installation
  • Romanian state to take control of Daewoo Mangalia
  • Seadrill cancels drillship orders at Samsung HI and DSME
  • China strengthens ties with Abu Dhabi Ports
  • Gulftainer set to expand US presence with Wilmington port bid
  • Heung-A Shipping to sell more vessels to boost liquidity
  • STX O&S unionised workers strike to protest about job cuts
  • Unisea books Aframaxes at Samsung HI
  • Korea Line increases SM Line's debt guarantee for container orders
  • Polaris Shipping enters tanker segment with Navig8 deployment

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 26, 2018
  • Cheap charter rates give HMM's new panamax service a competitive edge
  • US Customs struggles to position itself to handle the flood of e-commerce traffic
  • Yang Ming sails back into the black with a $500m improvement
  • Autonomous vehicles seem to have passed the test at Heathrow
  • Analysis: Rising staff costs may be a package too heavy to carry for DP-DHL
  • Promotion to executive board for Cargotec's Soili Makinen
  • US shoppers and Chinese suppliers face Trump levy
  • Three steps to getting started with supply chain AI
  • Tesla car deliveries in Norway delayed by 'dangerous' transporters

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 26, 2018
  • New 16-cylinder MTU Series 8000 engines to power French frigates
  • VOC recovery system promises big fuel savings for AET Tankers
  • SHI Smart Ship Solution gets ABS Cyber Safety certification
  • Coldharbour retains ClassNK to gain Japanese BWTS type approval
  • Marinakis vigorously denies connections to heroin smuggling case
  • VIDEO: Spending measure funds new maritime academy training ships
  • Jeffboat to shut down

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 26, 2018
  • Marinakis dismisses drugs probe as 'fabricated plot'
    'No effect' on Capital Maritime or Capital Product Partners, says senior executive
  • UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency charts digital future
    Digital enhancements and employment drive to prepare UK safety agency for post-Brexit Britain
  • Swedish owners following car makers to greener solutions
    Commercial reality combined with politics lies at the heart of Sweden's Electromobility for Shipping initiative
  • Smaller boxships return to east-west trades
    Cheap charter rates and relatively low bunker costs mean classic panamax boxships can make a profit in a trade mainly...
  • Five things to watch: Crude tankers
    Most market players hold a dim view over earnings prospects this year even as rising scrapping volume could pave way...
  • IMO urged to ward off unilateral action with ambitious decarbonisation strategy
    Shipowner groups rally on global carbon reduction consensus ahead of April Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting in London
  • Swedish companies lead collaboration to promote electric shipping
    Two major Swedish maritime businesses have joined forces with a research institute, a battery technology specialist and the shipowners' association...
  • Seadrill scraps $2.3bn of orders at Korean yards
    SHI and DSME say they are seeking buyers and working to minimise the financial impact
  • Charter market sentiment stays strong
    Rates head north amid fixture frenzy as carriers rush to secure tonnage needs from a dwindling idle fleet
  • Yang Ming and Evergreen back to profit
    Yang Ming's box volume grew 9% to more than 4.7m teu last year
  • EU drafts united CO2 reduction strategy
    EU maintains decarbonisation targets but gives member states flexibility to manoeuvre during negotiations
  • K Line gains $134m on property disposal
    Japanese corporation bought the Daito Tamachi Building in Tokyo owned by K Line's tugboat subsidiary Daito Corporation
  • Cosco Shipping Ports benefit from terminal growth
    Company pledges to continue exploring investment opportunities in foreign ports
  • DP World secures 30-year concession to operate Congo port
    Port operator to hold 70% stake in the joint venture with 30% held by the Congo authorities
  • Abu Dhabi Ports signs pact with China trade body
    Partnership signed during a conference organised by an ADPorts unit and the Chinese Business Council
  • GasLog secures two charter deals in third and fourth quarters
    Both agreements feature options to extend the vessels' employments at higher rates
  • GoodBulk sells one capesize and acquires another
    When the deals are completed, the company will have a fleet of 22 capesize vessels, one panamax vessel and two...
  • Yangzijiang takes major stake in Chinese trading firm
    Shipbuilder aims to become less dependent on third parties for steel-related product transactions

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 26, 2018
  • ELDs capable of paving way to task-based driver pay
  • 2018 Warehousing Service Providers Directory
  • Yang Ming returns to profit
  • LA-LB terminals weigh options to PierPass program
  • Rail volume share declines at India's top, private ports
  • Global economy brightens prospects for multipurpose carriers

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 26, 2018
  • Korean ferry aground on rocks
    Coast guard rescues 163 people from Pink Dolphin.
  • Frontline stake in DHT Holdings fully sold
    Final shares in initial $46.1m stake have now been divested, Frontline report confirmed.
  • Wartsila signs $37m VOC deal with AET
    Finnish group says recovery kit will save 3,000 tonnes of fuel per year.
  • Navios Midstream cuts payout as VLCC deals start fleet renewal
    Reduced payout comes as owner reveals purchase of tanker from Navios Acquisition.
  • Marinakis match-fixing charge may be dropped
    Top Greek court orders lower judges to review November decision to refer Greek owner to trial in wide-ranging football probe
  • Tallink down as it ends strategic review
    Shares fall as ro-pax owner takes no action after hunt for investors.
  • Odfjell chief Morch eyes chemical tanker turnaround
    Oslo-listed shipowner says this could be the year rates take a turn for the better.
  • Eastern Pacific LPG carrier finds year charter
    Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific Shipping has fixed out a midsize LPG carrier in a deal that could be worth $5.6m in gross revenue. Dubai trader BGN International has chartered the carriers the 38,000-cbm Manitoba (built 2016) for some $460,000 and $470,000 per month, which equates to between $15,100 and $15,500 per day. Singapore-based Eastern Pacific ordered the Manitoba for $51m at Hyundai Mipo Do
  • WEB TV: Maersk and MSC ships collide
    Video footage captures impact between 2M partners' vessels in Peru.
  • Warner steps in as interim chairman of Clarksons
    Long-time UK Athletics chairman takes temporary post following illness to James Hughes-Hallett.
  • 3i sells Scandlines in $2.1bn deal
    Fund sells out to First State and Hermes, but then buys back smaller holding.
  • Shipping stands stronger than S&P 500 as US and China joust
    US stocks slump most in two years with dry bulk hardest hit among maritime equities.
  • Fredriksen in talks to buy cancelled Seadrill drillships
    Four vessels worth $2.2bn could become part of private empire after contracts terminated at DSME and Samsung.
  • Cost-conscious Yang Ming returns to profit
    Focus on operating expenses pays off for Taiwanese container line.
  • Grindrod seeks consolidation after Nasdaq move
    South African shipowner says US listing will not change focus in shipping sector.
  • Roper Taylor moves upstairs at Vitol
    Russell Hardy takes over as new CEO of trader and shipowner; profit 'drops'.
  • VLCC orders and demolition neck and neck in 2018
    Tanker owners are ordering new VLCCs almost as fast as their peers can scrap them. Allied Shipbroking counts 15 firm VLCC newbuildings placed this year which have been assigned IMO numbers, while TradeWinds has identified 17 VLCCs sold for demolition in 2018. Kyklades Maritime is the latest shipowner to have added VLCCs, following peers KOTC and JX Ocean, which has inked a single VLCC at Japan M
  • K Line banking $134m from sale of towage unit
    Japanese owner offloads Daito Corp to compatriot group after review.
  • Russian group inks debut tanker order
    Tank terminal and bunker player Amurskaya heads to China for first products carrier.
  • DP World seals 30-year Congo concession
    Dubai-based terminal operator says multi-purpose facility will be country's first deep-water port.
  • GoodBulk raids second hand market for capesize
    Monaco-headquartered shipowner restores fleet size to 25 ships with latest acquisition.
  • STX workers to stage strike from Monday
    Unions say they are willing to embrace cuts in welfare or wages, as long as jobs are safe.
  • Danish owners slam US and China tariff plans
    Shipowners association describes new trade restrictions as "deeply worrying".

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 26, 2018
  • U.S. outlines problematic Chinese IP regulations in WTO complaint
    Chinese regulations require foreign license holders of technology imported into the country to indemnify Chinese licensees for all liabilit...
  • North American freight market growth rolls on in February
    The North American freight market continued to show "increasingly positive" growth in February 2018, according to the latest Cass Freight I...
  • Omnibus spending bill benefits ports, AAPA says
    The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) said the omnibus spending legislation approved Friday by Congress and signed by Preside...
  • CPSC seeks comments on age guidelines for toys
    The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is requesting comments on draft guidelines for determining age appropriateness of toys be sen...
  • Container spot rates continue falling on east-west trades
    Spot container freight rates to and from Shanghai have steadily deteriorated in the past six weeks, falling to lows not seen since 2016, ac...
  • CPSC to hold hearing on Internet of Things regulations
    The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at 10:00 a.m. on May 16 will conduct a public hearing on potential safety issues and hazards ...
  • U.S. sets dumping duties for Chinese box staples
    The Commerce Department on Friday released its final antidumping duty assessments for imports of carton-closing staples from China. Commer...
  • Pennsylvania man indicted for illegal gun part exports
    A federal court in Pennsylvania last week charged Ross Roggio of Stroudsburg, Pa., and his firm Roggio Consulting Co., with conspiracy to i...
  • APL launches new intra-Asia loop
    dAPL has launched a new weekly service that connects China and Vietnam. Dubbed the Chu Lai Haiphong Express (CHX), the loop has a seven-day...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 26, 2018
  • Oil complex weakens, despite Wall Street rebound
    Investor concerns over a global trade war eased Monday
  • Trafigura orders scrubbers for up to 32 new tankers
    "The first vessels will be delivered in October this year," a company representative told S&P Global Platts. "All will be equipped with scrubbers."
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • US-China trade war jeopardizes commodities demand growth
    This is problematic, considering that commodity markets were starting to turn the corner on the back of strong global economic growth.
  • IMO is the right organization to regulate maritime industry: BIMCO
    Not regional or national legislation, such as the US Coast Guard BWM system or a possible European CO2 emissions standard.
  • Japan secures more Iraqi oil after approval of Itochu's West Qurna 1 deal
    Iraq's decision to approve Itochu's acquisition of the West Qurna 1 stake could help ensure ample Basrah crude sales to Asia.
  • FUTURES: Crude lower on profit-taking, focus remains on geopolitics
    "Investors remained concerned that the new national security adviser would push for more sanctions on Iran," ANZ analysts said.

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In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
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On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
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